The aim of this course is to understand the states and regional policies in Central Asia and the Caucasus.In terms of the content of the course, the semester is structured as roughly three sections.
The first part will focus on the domestic politics, political institutions and foreign policies of the states in Central Asia and Caucasus after the Cold War.
The regional political issues of Central Asia and the Caucasus and the regional cooperation efforts of the countries will be discussed.
Finally, international competition will be focused on the international actors that play an important role in these regions.
Thus, Central Asia and the Caucasus will be dealt with in the political institutions and dynamics of the regional countries as well as in the context of regional and global politics.

Basic Sciences

Engineering Scinces

Social Sciences

Educational Sciences

Artistic sciences

Medical Science

Agricultural sciences

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100

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0

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Course Learning Methods and Techniquies

Lectures and discussions
The students are expected to attend the class by making weekly compulsory readings and to participate actively in class discussions.
In addition, students who are interested in the subject are asked to read books or articles in addition to the compulsory readings in the classroom.

Week

Course Content

Resource

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Introduction: Historical and Geopolitical Framework -1

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Introduction: Historical and Geopolitical Framework -2

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Post-Cold War Central Asia-1: Kazakhstan

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Post-Cold War Central Asia-2 UZBEKISTAN

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Post-Cold War Central Asia-2

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Post-Cold War Central Asia-2

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Post-Cold War Central Asia-2

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midterm

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Regional politics and relations between countries in Central Asia

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Regional politics in the Caucasus and relations between countries

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International competition on Eurasia-1: Russia and Eurasianism

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International competition on Eurasia-2: US policies

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International competition on Eurasia-3: China

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Avrasya üzerinde uluslararası rekabet-4: İran

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General evaluation

Assesment Criteria

Mid-term exam

Final exam

Quantity

Percentage

Quantity

Percentage

Term Studies

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-

-

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Attendance / Participation

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-

-

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Practical Exam

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-

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Special Course Exam

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-

-

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Quiz

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-

-

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Homework

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-

-

-

Presentations and Seminars

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-

-

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Projects

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Workshop / Laboratory Applications

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-

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Case studies

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Field Studies

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Clinical Studies

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Other Studies

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Mid-term exam

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40

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Final exam

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1

60

ECTS WORK LOAD TABLE

Number

Duration

Course Duration

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14

3

Classroom Work Time

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15

3

Presentations and Seminars

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-

Course Internship

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-

Workshop / Laboratory Applications

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-

Field Studies

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-

Case studies

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-

Projects

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-

Homework

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1

8

Quiz

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-

Mid-term exam

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1

10

Final Exam

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1

15

ECTS

4

No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

CONTRIBUTION

D.Ö.Ç. 1

To understand the political history of the Central Asian and Caucasian regions to the end of the Cold War.

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D.Ö.Ç. 2

To comprehend the political, economic and social acteristics of the states that gained independence after the collapse of the USSR.

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D.Ö.Ç. 3

To understand the search for regional cooperation and competition issues of Central Asian and Caucasian countries.